No. 4,573 in Spanish
atroz
Atrocious; extremely bad or unpleasant.
In a sentence
El invierno del año pasado fue atroz por su intensidad.
Last year's winter was atrocious due to its intensity.
Here, 'atroz' is used as an adjective to describe the extreme and unpleasant nature of the winter weather, emphasizing its severity.
Cometieron un acto atroz en contra de la comunidad.
They committed an atrocious act against the community.
In this sentence, 'atroz' is utilized to convey a moral and ethical judgment on an action, highlighting its cruelty and reprehensible nature.
Sufrí un dolor atroz tras la operación.
I experienced atrocious pain after the surgery.
Here, 'atroz' is describing the intensity and unbearable nature of the pain, often used to communicate an extreme sensory experience.
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